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/b|arowan was southern Utah's first settlement and became the county seat of Iron County. Many pioneers moved from Parowan to start new communities in Southern Utah. Although Cedar City is significantly larger, Parowan remains the county seat of Iron County and the host of the annual County Fair. It serves as the gateway to Brian Head Resort and Cedar Breaks National Monument. The town encourages community projects that preserve its pioneer heritage and make it attractive for visitors and residents. Parowan is a Main Street Heritage Community and is a place you will want to stop and visit.
And if you like to ski be sure to visit Brian Head Ski Resort: Situated to the north of Salt Lake City, Beaver Mountain isn't the biggest in Utah, but it certainly has a variety of slopes and lift tickets are inexpensive in comparison. The resort has 464 skiable acres, with mainly northeastern exposure for morning sun and avalanche-free conditions. The terrain can be steep in places with black runs out-numbering the greens and blues. It's a great place to go!
Some historical places to visit in Parowan:
Jesse N. Smith Home Museum
Located at 35 West 100 South across the street from the Parowan Rock Church, Jesse N. Smith built his home out of native red adobe brick. He started construction in 1857 and finished the home a year later. The Jesse N. Smith family lived in the two-story home until 1880, when Jesse was called to lead a group of pioneers to Snowflake, Arizona. The home was restored by the Don Mack Dalton Family, Sons of the Utah Pioneers and Parowan residents in the 1970's. The Smith Family Organization donated the home to Parowan City to be used as a museum.
Rock Church Museum
Parowan's historic "Crown Jewel", the rock church stands in the center of town square. Construction of the Rock Church began in 1863 and the work was completed in 1867. The Rock Church was designed after the Salt Lake City Tabernacle. Over the years, the rock church has been used as a place of worship, town council hall, school building, social hall, and a tourist camp. The Rock Church was restored in the 1940's.
Location: Town square between Center and 100 South on Main Street.
Dr.Priddy Meeks Cabin Museum
Dr. Meeks was the first doctor in Southern Utah. He came with his family to Parowan in May of 1865 and built his home and office just west of the fort. He later moved to other communities being settled by Parowan families before settling permanently in Orderville.
Location: North of Center St. on 400 West
Parowan Heritage Park
Dedicated on January 13, 1996, the Parowan Heritage Park is located on the original site of where in 1850, Parley P. Pratt and his party camped while exploring the southern region for future pioneer settlements. On January 8, 1850, Pratt and his men erected the flagpole on the hill which is still standing, and then dedicated Parowan as the starting place for the colonization of the southern region. On January 13, 1851, the first group of pioneers arrived at this location and began to build a community that would support the many pioneers who would later be called upon to travel south and build other communities.
Located at 300 S. Main Street.
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